EleFest at Smithsonian's National Zoo
In honor of World Elephant Day, join us as we celebrate the Zoo’s newest Asian elephant calf, Linh Mai, with a three-day festival packed with culture, conservation and community! Visit the Zoo from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, and discover unforgettable experiences inspired by the Zoo’s gentle giants. Bring your family, spend a day with the elephant herd, and learn how Zoo science supports wildlife conservation around the world. Don’t miss this GIANT celebration!
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
Enjoy a mix of free family-friendly activities and special ticketed programs, including:
- An adults-only Elephant Happy Hour ($)
- Peaceful morning Yoga with Elephants session + free elephant towel ($)
- Live cultural performances
- Hands-on activity stations throughout the Zoo
- Special animal demonstrations and keeper talks
Location:
Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name:
Pamela Baker-Masson- Associate Director of Communications and Exhibits
Email address:
Dates:
08/07/2026
08/08/2026
08/09/2026
Time:
See website for event times
Price:
EleFest has both FREE and paid, ticketed events
Ages
All Ages Adults & kids together Adults without kidsWeb Service